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Leg Injury, Edema, Redness, Inflammation, Clear Drainage. Any Idea?
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Hello, about a month ago I injured the back of both legs. I am overweight and have suffered from fairly severe edema in my lower extremities for a couple of years. The injury to both my legs is not healing. Both areas are red, inflammed, and there is a significant amount of clear drainage. It looks more like lesions now than the cuts they were originally. I'm wondering if you have any idea what might behappening and what I can do to help the wounds heal.
Hello, about a month ago I injured the back of both legs. I am overweight and have suffered from fairly severe edema in my lower extremities for a couple of years. The injury to both my legs is not healing. Both areas are red, inflammed, and there is a significant amount of clear drainage. It looks more like lesions now than the cuts they were originally. I'm wondering if you have any idea what might behappening and what I can do to help the wounds heal.
Wed, 4 Sep 2013
hello,
as you mentioned you are overweight his puts you at risk of raised blood sugar and diabetes which is most common cause of non- healing wounds.
it might be non healing ulcer you are suffering from. if you would have been my patients i advice you to visit surgeon and undergo proper examination and treatment.
if required drainage from wound would be required.
i hopei answer your query, take care and you can ask further query.
as you mentioned you are overweight his puts you at risk of raised blood sugar and diabetes which is most common cause of non- healing wounds.
it might be non healing ulcer you are suffering from. if you would have been my patients i advice you to visit surgeon and undergo proper examination and treatment.
if required drainage from wound would be required.
i hopei answer your query, take care and you can ask further query.
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